BRIEF: More than 150 birds lost in Daleville barn fire

Oct. 10--DALEVILLE -- A "freak accident" is being blamed for a fire that consumed a family's 100-year-old barn and more than 150 show-quality poultry within minutes Tuesday night.

"It's so bad," said Stephanie Coomer. "It's unbelievably bad."

The fire started at about 8 p.m. in the 12000 block of South County Road 500 West, said Coomer. She said within 30 minutes the walls were collapsing and the fire was too hot to save the animals inside.

In addition to the livestock, Coomer said the family lost a mower, tools and horse tack. None of the items lost in the fire are covered by insurance, but a GoFundMe account has been created and members of the community are helping the family restock their poultry lines.

In a Facebook post, Coomer said the family's home was undamaged in the blaze and their horses are fine.

"So much to be thankful for in the morning light," she wrote. "Not sure how, but we will move forward."

To read more about the barn fire and the cause of the fire, read Thursday's edition of The Herald Bulletin.